A new format has been confirmed for the European U19s Championship – which will be held at the Pasian Di Prato Stadium near Udine in Italy – following the withdrawal of Scotland. Scotland Rugby League cited changes in their coaching staff and a lack of player availability at that age group as the reasons behind […]
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Gwylio’r Cymry
With Rugby League World Cup 2021 drawing ever closer, we take a look at how our Welsh contingent got on last weekend. Men In Australia’s premier competition, the NRL, Bradman Best lined up alongside Tyson Frizell for Newcastle Knights in their 14-10 victory over Wests Tigers.In Australia’s third-tier, the Olds brothers, Ollie and James, teamed […]
Semi-final weekend at Wales Rugby League
Bridgend Blue Bulls and Aberavon Fighting Irish meet in this weekend’s only men’s semi-final (Pyle RFC, Sunday, 2.30pm) as they compete to meet Rhondda Outlaws in the 19th South Wales final in a fortnight. It’ll be the third meeting this season between the two sides, with Bridgend taking the first game 38-26 in Pyle in […]
Gwylio’r Cymry: Gorffenaf 28-31 2022
We look back at last weekends action as Welsh men and women looked to impress for their club sides. Women In the Women’s Super League South, Cardiff Demons lost for the first time, going down 20-18 to London Broncos. It means that the Broncos finish top of the regular season table, ahead of the semi-finals […]
Gwylio’r Cymry: Gorffenaf 21-24 2022
We look back on another busy weekend for Welsh players across the women’s, men’s and wheelchair versions of the sport. Women In the Women’s Super League, Fern Davies starred for Warrington Wolves, scoring a try as they beat Bradford Bulls 60-0. Anne Marie-Sayle was in the Castleford Tigers side as they lost 38-4 at home […]
Two WRL men’s league matches tonight
Rhondda Outlaws increased their lead at the top of the table last Saturday with a 52-22 win at Aber Valley Wolves. Michael Herbert, Ben Pinnock and Steve Parry each scored a brace of tries for the Outlaws with Rhodri Garland, Corey Phillips, Lee Griffiths and James Winter each going over once. Pinnock kicked three goals, […]
Gwylio’r Cymry: Gorffenaf 15-18 2022
Alex Paynter and Ian Golden review last weekend’s action from Welsh internationals and qualified hopefuls in the RFL elite leagues… Only one Welshman appeared in Australia’s NRL competition – Tyson Frizell who played in Newcastle Knights’ 42-12 defeat to Manly Sea Eagles. Elsewhere down under, Daniel Brown claimed a try in St Marys’ defeat to […]
Gwylio’r Cymry: Gorffenaf 8-11 2022
There was plenty of Welsh representation at Super League’s annual Magic Weekend, that was once again held at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Wakefield Trinity lost in the first game, 38-26 to Toulouse Olympique, where Kyle Evans started on the wing for Wakefield. Game two of the weekend saw Regan Grace go over […]
Road To France 2025 Announced
The International Rugby League has finalised the qualification framework for the 2025 Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair IRL Rugby League World Cups to be staged concurrently in France. The qualifying process for the 2025 Youth World Cup to be played alongside the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair tournaments will be announced in 2023. Wales will be looking […]
Full weekend of men’s matches,plus women’s league to kick off on Sunday in Bridgend
The women’s domestic season begins this Sunday with a clash between Bridgend Blue Bulls and Rhondda Outlaws. Both sides will be fielding their players who have been turning out for the successful Cardiff Demons side in the Super League South, giving each club game a real “State of Origin” style feel to it. With many […]